Procter & Gamble Appoints Shailesh Jejurikar as Next CEO
Shailesh Jejurikar, CEO, Procter & Gamble | Effective January 2026・ Photo Credit: Procter & Gamble
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CINCINNATI, July 17, 2025 (VSNewsNetwork.com) — Consumer goods company The Procter & Gamble Company has announced the appointment of Shailesh Jejurikar as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026.
Jejurikar, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer, will also be nominated to stand for election to the Board of Directors at the company’s annual shareholder meeting in October 2025. Current President and CEO Jon Moeller will transition to the role of Executive Chairman on the same date.
According to the company, Moeller will continue to lead the Board and provide guidance to the CEO on company matters.
Jejurikar has been with Procter & Gamble since 1989 and has served in various senior leadership roles since 2014. His work has spanned global categories and regions, including Fabric Care, Home Care, and P&G’s Enterprise Markets, across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. He has also contributed to companywide strategies in supply chain, information technology, and global business services.
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Joe Jimenez, Lead Director of P&G’s Board, stated: “We thank Jon for his strategic leadership and guidance as he has played a pivotal role in designing and implementing P&G’s integrated portfolio, superiority, productivity and organization strategy, as part of one of the most significant transformations in the Company’s history. The Company has continued to consistently deliver strong growth and value creation through Jon’s steady leadership as CEO. A strong plan is in place for sustained success and now is the time to transition to Shailesh as CEO. We are fortunate and grateful to have Jon continue as Executive Chairman.”
“Shailesh has been an integral part of P&G's leadership team with substantial contributions across multiple businesses and in both developed and developing regions, notably in Fabric Care and Home Care and most recently in P&G’s Enterprise markets. He has consistently delivered strong results in the businesses and markets he has led. Shailesh is an outstanding leader, and the Company will benefit from his ongoing leadership to build on the strong foundation he has helped create,” said Joe Jimenez, Lead Director of P&G’s Board.
Jejurikar expressed gratitude and optimism about his upcoming role. “I am honored to serve as P&G’s CEO. P&G people, our brands, and our capabilities in innovation and operational excellence fuel my confidence for a future of sustained growth and value creation,” said Jejurikar.
In a press release, the company stated that Moeller, who has served as CEO since 2021, will continue to support P&G’s leadership in his new position.
“It has been an honor to serve as CEO of P&G, and I am incredibly proud of the value created by the people of P&G through an integrated strategy that is being executed with excellence. I look forward to supporting Shailesh and the entire team as they continue to improve the performance and value of P&G brands and categories to win with consumers and customers around the world,” said Moeller.
Procter & Gamble operates in approximately 70 countries and owns a portfolio of brands including Pampers®, Tide®, Gillette®, Crest®, Olay®, Oral-B®, and Head & Shoulders®.
For more information, visit www.pg.com.
Source: Procter & Gamble
